Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Information

• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shift Time: 7 PM – 7 AM
• Weekend Expectations: Every other weekend

Job Description

Seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a focus on critical care. The candidate will provide exceptional nursing care in a fast-paced environment, managing a patient ratio of 1:2 across a 16-bed unit. This position plays a vital role in monitoring patients with a variety of complex medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medication and monitor patient responses.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
• Interpret patient telemetry and manage titratable IV drips.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Cardiac experience is not required.
• Ability to read telemetry strips is essential.

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Stroke and acute ischemic stroke
• Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
• Brain tumors
• Sepsis and septic shock
• Acute respiratory failure
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding

Equipment and Drips

• Familiarity with mechanical ventilators and noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP) is preferred.
• Titration of drips includes Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Phenylephrine, and Dopamine.

Additional Information

• Holiday requirements: 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday per year.
• Required to wear navy blue scrubs.
• Access to Epic system is necessary for patient documentation.